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Mark 13:20

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Unless the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would have been saved; but for the sake of the chosen ones, whom he picked out, he shortened the days.

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Mark 13:20 in other translations

And except the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would have been saved; but for the elect’s sake, whom he chose, he shortened the days.

Mark 13:20 · American Standard Version

Mark 13:20 in context

  1. 18Pray that your flight won’t be in the winter.
  2. 19For in those days there will be oppression, such as there has not been the like from the beginning of the creation which God created until now, and never will be.
  3. 20Unless the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would have been saved; but for the sake of the chosen ones, whom he picked out, he shortened the days.
  4. 21Then if anyone tells you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or, ‘Look, there!’ don’t believe it.
  5. 22For there will arise false christs and false prophets, and will show signs and wonders, that they may lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.